Past events

ALA Annual Conference

Thursday–Tuesday, Jun 21–26, 2018

New Orleans, LA

Deadline for August issue of the ILA Reporter

Wednesday, Jun 20, 2018

ILA Executive Board Meeting

Thursday, Jun 14, 2018 9:30am–4:30pm

ILA HQ in person; videoconference and conference call via Zoom, 33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60654

IACRL and UIC Host ACRL Webinar Viewing

Thursday, Jun 7, 2018 2:00pm–4:00pm

Room 1-470 of the Richard J. Daley Library on the University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago

2018 Directors University

Monday–Friday, Jun 4–8, 2018 1:00pm

Illinois State Library, 300 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62701-1796

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, Jun 4, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, Jun 4, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

ILA Finance and Executive Committee Meetings

Friday, Jun 1, 2018 10:00am

ILA, 33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60654

Marketing Forum Meeting

Friday, Jun 1, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Westmont Public Library, 428 N. Cass, Westmont, IL 60559

Forum and Committee Reports Due in the ILA Office for Upcoming Executive Bd Meeting

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Trustee Forum Meeting

Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:00am

Ela Area Public Library District, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Youth Services Forum Meeting

Friday, May 18, 2018 11:00am–3:00pm

Gail Borden Public Library District, 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

ILA Finance and Executive Committee Meetings

Thursday, May 17, 2018 10:00am

Indian Trails Library District, 355 Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090

All award nominations are due in the ILA Office

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Illinois Library Association, 33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60654

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, May 14, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, May 14, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

iREAD Committee meeting

Friday, May 11, 2018 11:00am–3:00pm

Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, Illinois 60462

2018 Dinner at the Capitol Hill Club

Monday, May 7, 2018 7:30pm–10:00pm

300 First St., SE, Washington, DC 20003

National Library Legislative Day

Monday–Tuesday, May 7–8, 2018

Washington, DC

Reaching Forward Conference of Library Assistants

Friday, May 4, 2018 9:00am–4:00pm

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018

2018 Reaching Forward Conference

Friday, May 4, 2018 8:00am–3:30pm

A Professional Development Conference for Library Staff, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program

Saturday, Apr 28, 2018 8:30am–4:30pm

Illinois State Library, Gwendolyn Books Building, 300 N. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701-1796

Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program

Saturday, Apr 28, 2018 8:30am–4:30pm

University of Illinois at Springfield, One William Maxwell Ln, Springfield, Illinois 62703

2018 Marketing Forum Mini-Conference

Friday, Apr 20, 2018 9:30am–3:00pm

Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Marketing Forum Mini-Conference

Friday, Apr 20, 2018 9:30am–3:00pm

Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Deadline for June issue of the ILA Reporter

Friday, Apr 20, 2018

ILA Executive Board meeting

Thursday, Apr 12, 2018 10:00am–3:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System in person; ILA HQ (Chicago) and Illinois State Library (Springfield) via videoconference and conference call, 6725 Goshen Rd., Edwardsville, IL 62025

Young Adult Services Forum Meeting

Thursday, Apr 12, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

2018 Conference Program Committee Meeting

Monday, Apr 9, 2018 10:00am–4:00pm

Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St., Bloomington, IL 61701

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, Apr 2, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, Apr 2, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

ILA Finance and Executive Committee Meetings

Friday, Mar 30, 2018 10:00am

Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069

Forum and Committee Reports Due in the ILA Office for Upcoming Executive Bd Meeting

Thursday, Mar 29, 2018

Public Library Association, 2018 Conference

Tuesday–Saturday, Mar 20–24, 2018

Philadelphia, PA

Reaching Forward Meeting

Friday, Mar 16, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193

2018 Illinois Annual Conference program proposals due

Friday, Mar 16, 2018

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, Mar 5, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, Mar 5, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

RAILS & ILA Marketing Group Meeting

Friday, Mar 2, 2018 1:30pm–3:30pm

RAILS Burr Ridge, 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5783

Deadline for April issue of the ILA Reporter

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018

2018 Trustee Forum Workshop

Saturday, Feb 17, 2018 8:00am–4:00pm

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

Trustee Forum Workshop

Saturday, Feb 17, 2018 8:00am

Chicago Marriott Oakbrook, 1401 22nd St., Oakbrook, IL 60523

ALA Midwinter Meeting

Friday–Tuesday, Feb 9–13, 2018

Denver, CO

Young Adult Services Forum Meeting

Thursday, Feb 8, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, Feb 5, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, Feb 5, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

iREAD Committee meeting

Friday, Feb 2, 2018 11:00am–3:00pm

Plainfield Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St., Plainfield, IL 60544

Youth Services Forum Meeting

Friday, Feb 2, 2018 11:00am–3:00pm

Naperville Public Library 95th Street Branch, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL 60564

ILA Executive Board meeting

Thursday, Feb 1, 2018 10:00am–3:00pm

Illinois State Library (Springfield), and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge) via videoconferencing and conference call.

2018 Legislative Meet-ups

Monday–Friday, Jan 29–Feb 23, 2018 7:30am

Various locations and dates., Please see details below.

2019 Illinois Youth Services Institute Planning Committee Meeting

Friday, Jan 26, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

RAILS Burr Ridge, 125 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

ILA Finance and Executive Committee Meetings

Friday, Jan 26, 2018 10:00am

ILA, 33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 401, Chicago, IL 60654

Forum and Committee Reports Due in the ILA Office for Upcoming Executive Bd Meeting

Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018

Trustee Forum Meeting

Saturday, Jan 20, 2018 10:00am

Maywood Public Library, 121 S 5th Ave, Maywood, IL 60153

RAILS Member Update

Thursday, Jan 18, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Bob Doyle's Retirement Celebration

Thursday, Jan 11, 2018 4:00pm–6:00pm

The University Club, 76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Advocacy Committee meeting

Monday, Jan 8, 2018 1:00pm–2:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge and East Peoria), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

Public Policy Committee meeting

Monday, Jan 8, 2018 10:00am–12:00pm

Illinois Heartland Library System (Edwardsville and Carbondale), Illinois State Library (Springfield), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (Burr Ridge), and Vernon Area Public Library District via videoconferencing and conference call.

2017 ILA Annual Conference

Tuesday–Thursday, Oct 10–12, 2017 8:00am

Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477

2017 Youth Services Forum Art Institute Field Trip

Thursday, Sep 14, 2017 10:00am–3:00pm

Art Institute of Chicago, Columbus Drive Entrance, 111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

2017 ILA Orientation Session

Thursday, Jul 20, 2017 9:00am–3:00pm

Illinois State University, Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761

2017 Directors University

Monday–Thursday, Jun 5–8, 2017 1:00pm

Illinois State Library, 300 S. Second St., Springfield, IL 62701-1796

2017 Reaching Forward Conference

Friday, May 5, 2017 8:00am–3:30pm

A Professional Development Conference for Library Staff, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

2017 Dinner at the Capitol Hill Club

Monday, May 1, 2017 7:30pm–10:00pm

300 First St., SE, Washington, DC 20003

2017 National Library Legislative Day

Monday–Tuesday, May 1–2, 2017 9:00am

Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20001

2017 Illinois Youth Services Institute

Friday–Saturday, Mar 10–11, 2017 8:00am

Crowne Plaza Springfield, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62703

2017 Trustee Workshop

Saturday, Feb 18, 2017 8:00am–4:00pm

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

2017 Legislative Meet-ups

Monday–Friday, Feb 6–Mar 3, 2017 7:30am

Various locations and dates., Please see details below.

2016 ILA Annual Conference

Tuesday–Thursday, Oct 18–20, 2016 9:00am

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018

2016 ILA Orientation Session

Friday, Jul 22, 2016 9:00am–3:00pm

Illinois State University, Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761

Illinois Library Leadership Summit

Monday–Tuesday, Jul 11–12, 2016 1:00pm

Illinois State University, Alumni Center, 1101 North Main Street, Normal, IL 61761

2016 Reaching Forward Conference

Friday, May 6, 2016 8:00am–3:30pm

A Professional Development Conference for Library Staff, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

2016 Illinois Youth Services Institute

Friday–Saturday, Apr 1–2, 2016 8:00am

Marriott Bloomington-Normal Hotel and Conference Center, 201 Broadway Ave, Normal, IL 61761

2016 Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Conference

Friday, Mar 18, 2016 8:00am–5:00pm

Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631

2016 Trustee Workshop

Saturday, Feb 13, 2016 8:00am–4:00pm

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523

2016 Legislative Meet-ups

Friday, Feb 12–19, 2016

Various locations and dates., Please check events' details below.

2015 All for One Conference: A Library State of Mind

Wednesday–Saturday, Oct 21–24, 2015

Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, IL

Idea Playground: Youth Services UnCon

Thursday, Aug 6, 2015

Dominican University, Parmer Hall, 7900 W Division St., River Forest, IL 60305

Orientation Session

Friday, Jul 24, 2015

Illinois State University, Alumni Center, 1101 North Main, Normal, IL 61761